Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist - Behavioral Health Department - Goldendale, WA - Full-time, Exempt, Grade 69, Step 1-5, $30.67 - $34.53/Hr, DOQ. First review 9/20/2024, open until filled.

This position is part of a collaborative team responsible for providing individual and family therapy, as well as case management services to a diverse population of children, youth, and adults in Klickitat County. This position will deliver counseling services based on evidence-based practices to support community members and reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

Responsibilities:

1. Client Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating clients' mental health needs through comprehensive assessments, including intake interviews and psychological testing to provide diagnosis.
2. Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that outline specific goals, interventions, and timelines. Collaborate with clients to set realistic and achievable goals.
3. Counseling and Therapy: Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
4. Referral and Coordination: Coordination and referral of clients to additional services, including medical care, mental health services, housing assistance, and vocational training.
5. Monitoring and Follow-up: Regularly monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
6. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes. Prepare reports and documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
7. Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs within the healthcare system and the community. Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the recovery process.
8. Collaboration: Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care, attending weekly supervision meetings and team meetings as required.
9. Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure understanding, convey important information, and build strong supportive relationships.
10. Crisis Support: May be called to support the crisis team or substance use disorder team to provide coordinated care, ensuring clients receive timely and appropriate crisis intervention services.
11. Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related social science field plus documented clinical experience or internship. Must be registered (or be able to be registered) as an Agency Affiliated Counselor, or the ability to obtain a registration in the state of Washington; or licensed as a Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (or be able to be licensed) in the state of Washington.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative environment.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Bilingual Preferred.
4. Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.
5. Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and time management.
6. Sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
7. Ability to manage crisis and conflict mitigation through de-escalation techniques.
8. Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
9. Basic proficiency in using computers and electronic medical record systems.
10. Ability to pass a criminal background check, as required by Washington State Law.
11. Ability to be a licensed driver in Washington State.

Meet all state requirements for course work and supervised experience for Mental Health Therapist licensure. Meet all state and department requirements of continuing education on an annual basis.